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Started by Radish, September 01, 2007, 09:46:18 AM

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lancer

Agreed, the calander is nice, but it's going to take time to get used to the digital art rather than Roy Cross' masterpieces. 
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ChrisF

Quote from: Aircav on December 24, 2011, 10:16:28 AM
I got a copy of their new calendar on Friday, shame they punched a hole into, some of the pictures would look great framed especially the Lightning.  :-\ ;D

I LOVE that lightning art ! to be honest im hoping they release it as a canvas..  :)

kitbasher

Quote from: lancer on December 25, 2011, 08:10:01 AM
Agreed, the calander is nice, but it's going to take time to get used to the digital art rather than Roy Cross' masterpieces. 

I disagree actually - struck me straight between the eyes from the off.  The Roy Cross artwork is, of course, excellent classic Airfix that stands the test of time and I guess played a major part in promoting the hobby.  But the new artwork is also excellent (probably the best CGI model art IMHO) and certainly makes me want to go out and buy Airfix - regardless of how old or new, good or bad the kit may be.  The current packaging is to notch - hard to pick a favorite really, but the DH88 Comet, Grumman Duck and Curtiss Helldiver boxtops are particularly effective.  The latter is certainly dramatic.
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NARSES2

Must admit I agree with my Honorable Friend. I find the "new" box artwork excellent
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ChrisF

OMG ! After commenting id love the Lightning art as a canvas, The airfix facebook page puts up a link to where you can buy the print ! I literally couldnt get my wallet out fast enough lol

http://www.finesthourart.com/shop/airfixeelightningf2a.html

albeback

Quote from: kitbasher on December 27, 2011, 06:02:20 AM
Quote from: lancer on December 25, 2011, 08:10:01 AM
Agreed, the calander is nice, but it's going to take time to get used to the digital art rather than Roy Cross' masterpieces. 

I disagree actually - struck me straight between the eyes from the off.  The Roy Cross artwork is, of course, excellent classic Airfix that stands the test of time and I guess played a major part in promoting the hobby.  But the new artwork is also excellent (probably the best CGI model art IMHO) and certainly makes me want to go out and buy Airfix - regardless of how old or new, good or bad the kit may be.  The current packaging is to notch - hard to pick a favorite really, but the DH88 Comet, Grumman Duck and Curtiss Helldiver boxtops are particularly effective.  The latter is certainly dramatic.
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To that list I'd like to add the JU-52 floatplane being attacked by a Spitfire! Absolute beauty!  ;D I bought 2 of them in Wondereland today!!
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philp

Hmm, sounds like the Airfix Model World calendar included in the latest Airfix mag I picked up at the bookstore a couple weeks ago.

Got to say the Swordfish one is my fav.  Can't wait until I can get that kit.
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NARSES2

Quote from: albeback on December 27, 2011, 09:10:28 AM
To that list I'd like to add the JU-52 floatplane being attacked by a Spitfire! Absolute beauty!  ;D I bought 2 of them in Wondereland today!!

Saw that today myself  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

I wonder what the TWO new 1/72 Mustangs are? Could one be an H perhaps?
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It's a wartime D and a post war Korean F51D, apparently.  The latter will possibly have different props and underwing stores, maybe a different canopy.  Look at the differences in Tamiya's two lowback Mustangs.

Spifire F22?   :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Woo and indeed Hoo!  :drink: :drink:  :drink: :drink: One off my wish list and hopefully better than the Xtrakit abortion and the AZ one.  A bit of ingenuity should mean an F24 and a Seafire F46 could be done from the same kit.

It does mean that my promise to Wor Lass to keep my kit buying to the bare minimum will go out the window.  But it does mean I can use up plenty of Spitfie F22 aftermarket decals ;D

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Good to see this from Airfix, I am liking the new Gnat, P/F-51, Spitfire Mk.22 and the A-4!  :wub:

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So, if I read between the lines correctly, the Emir will finally now be able to have his Spitfire F.22's that took on Sheik Bab El Ehr's Mosquitos kitted by a mainstream company, actually built, and properly displayed on shelves around the world.    :party: :party:

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Only new mould I would like is the A-4B.

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chrisonord

It looks like Airfix are yet again going to produce absolutely nothing that floats my boat for this year  :-\ Personally I think they need to step away from the same old same old and give us something different for a change.
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Thorvic

Quote from: chrisonord on December 31, 2011, 05:49:40 PM
It looks like Airfix are yet again going to produce absolutely nothing that floats my boat for this year  :-\ Personally I think they need to step away from the same old same old and give us something different for a change.
Chris.

They are the 1/48th Helicopters and British Forces in Afghnaistan, they look superb and will be a new niche to the market but it does mean options for other stuff is limited. Look at Revell they have put their efforts into their large scale He-219 and Me-109, good for their home market and long term 72nd range but does nowt for me, at least there are a few kits due from Airfix that i would still buy even if nothing spectatular and special in 72nd
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